Banning Bare Skin and Sneakers
Monday marked the start of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, and with it, a strict new dress code that’s left many celebrities scrambling to make the cut. This year, organizers have banned skin-baring looks from the red carpet, forcing stars to think twice before choosing their ensembles.
The ban on nudity is nothing new for Cannes, which has a history of enforcing a modest dress code for its gala screenings. But organizers are cracking down harder than ever, with attendees who don’t comply being turned away at the door. **Céline Dion**, a long-time Cannes fixture, was spotted on the red carpet Monday in a stunning but modest outfit that adhered to the new rules.
Bowing to Tradition
The festival’s dress code guidelines, which were released ahead of the festivities, specify that gowns must be floor-sweeping but not train-heavy. No more dramatic entrances, it seems, as oversized trains have been officially nixed. Instead, stars like **Cate Blanchett** are opting for elegant, floor-length designs that let them make an impact without drawing attention away from the film.
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Sneakers, another staple of celebrity style, have also been banned from the red carpet. Organizers seem to be going for a more traditional, old-Hollywood look, and attendees who show up in sneakers will be asked to change before they’re allowed on the carpet. For **Emily Blunt**, who’s attending the festival with her husband **John Krasinski**, that means swapping her comfortable sneakers for a pair of high heels.
While some stars have been vocal about their discontent with the new dress code, many others seem to be embracing the more modest aesthetic. **Julia Roberts** was spotted on the red carpet in a stunning red gown with a moderate train, looking every inch the classic Hollywood starlet.
As the festival continues, it’ll be interesting to see which celebrities manage to navigate the new dress code rules. Will they opt for more conservative, modest designs, or try to sneak in a few daring looks under the radar? One thing’s for sure: with this year’s strict guidelines in place, the Cannes red carpet is shaping up to be a more subdued – but no less stylish – affair.
